What Unarco Material Handling does

UNARCO Material Handling, Inc. is a privately held US industrial manufacturer of engineered pallet racking and warehouse storage systems, founded circa 1955 and headquartered in Springfield, Tennessee, with additional manufacturing facilities in Lewisville, Texas and Pandora, Ohio. The product portfolio spans roll-formed and structural pallet rack, T-Bolt and Interchangeable connection systems, SuperPost closed-tube uprights, complete gravity flow lines (carton flow including Dura-Flex, RhinoTrac, and UPICK; pallet flow; push back), drive-in/drive-thru rack, cantilever rack, multi-level pick modules, steel mezzanines, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). UNARCO holds granted patents on the T-Bolt beam-to-frame connection and the Key-Wedge cantilever pin, and is a charter member of the Rack Manufacturers Institute with active participation in ANSI MH16.1 standards development.

The company sells primarily through a large nationwide network of trained pallet rack distributors with regional sales staff support, supplemented by system integrators for complex automated distribution projects and the QuickShip direct e-commerce channel for in-stock rack. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of racking equipment, custom engineered and project-managed solutions (pick modules, mezzanines, AS/RS), and field repair services. Pricing is quote-based for engineered work and is not publicly disclosed; custom solutions are billed on project or multi-year contract terms. UNARCO's customer base spans large retail (Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware), automotive (GM, Chrysler, Nissan), healthcare and pharmaceutical (McKesson, Pfizer, Walgreens, BD), food and beverage (Coca-Cola, Campbell's, Danone, Schwan's), consumer goods (P&G, Kimberly-Clark, Nike), industrial distribution (Grainger, FedEx, UPS, USPS), and other industrial accounts, with engineers registered in all 50 US states. Paul Neal serves as President and CEO.

Name

Unarco Material Handling

Legal name

UNARCO Material Handling, Inc.

Website

https://unarcorack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UNARCO Material Handling is a US manufacturer of engineered pallet racking, gravity flow, cantilever, drive-in, pick modules, mezzanines, and AS/RS warehouse storage systems, selling through a nationwide distributor network plus direct QuickShip e-commerce to large enterprise distribution centers across retail, automotive, healthcare, food and beverage, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Racking Systems

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

Keywords

• Pallet rack systems
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Industrial racking
• Material handling equipment
• Engineered storage racks

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pallet Racking Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of structural and roll-formed pallet racking systems including uprights, beams, and accessories. Products ship from one manufacturer for complete project solutions.
2. Custom Engineered Systems: Custom engineering, design, project management, and installation services for complex distribution center storage solutions including Pick Modules and multi-level work platforms.
3. Pallet Rack Repair Services: Field repair solutions for damaged pallet racking including bolt-on and welded repair kits, upright protection, and maintenance services.
4. QuickShip In-Stock Products: Online purchasing of in-stock pallet rack components with real-time inventory available via desktop or mobile app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNARCO Material Handling manufactures and sells engineered pallet racking and warehouse storage systems, including structural and roll-formed pallet rack, carton flow, pallet flow, push back, drive-in/drive-thru, cantilever rack, multi-level pick modules, steel mezzanines, and AS/RS automated storage systems. The company operates three US manufacturing facilities and sells primarily through a network of trained distributors with online ordering available for in-stock components.

Product overview

UNARCO Material Handling is a manufacturer of engineered pallet racking systems and warehouse storage solutions, offering the widest assortment of industrial shelving products in the material handling industry. The product portfolio centers on core pallet rack systems (available in roll-formed and structural steel, with Interchangeable, T-Bolt, and Hybrid connection types) complemented by gravity flow options including Carton Flow Rack (with Dura-Flex, RhinoTrac, and UPICK variants), Pallet Flow Rack, and Push Back Rack for dynamic storage. Dense storage solutions include Drive-In/Drive-Thru Rack and Cantilever Rack for long items. Engineered systems include multi-level Pick Modules integrating multiple rack types with conveyor for high-volume distribution, Steel Mezzanines for adding workspace, and AS/RS automated storage and retrieval systems. Supporting products include Retail Rack fixtures, Pallet Rack Repair services, and software tools (Rack Engine quoting and Mobile Rack Warrior app). The company operates three manufacturing plants (Tennessee, Texas, Ohio) and sells through a distributor network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pallet Rack Heavy-duty industrial pallet racking system for warehouse storage, available in roll-formed and structural steel configurations with multiple connection types including Interchangeable, T-Bolt, and Hybrid designs.
• Carton Flow Rack Gravity-driven flow rack system using sloped shelves with rollers or wheels to move cartons and boxes to picking positions, enabling FIFO inventory rotation and improved order accuracy.
• Pallet Flow Rack Dynamic gravity-fed storage system using inclined shelves with skate wheels that automatically flow full pallets from loading position to picking aisle, enabling FIFO rotation.
• Push Back Rack LIFO dense storage system using nested carts on inclined rails that push pallets forward as loads are retrieved, storing 2-6 pallets deep from a single aisle.
• Drive-In/Drive-Thru Rack High-density static storage system where pallets ride on rails running the depth of the rack; Drive-In provides LIFO from single aisle, Drive-Thru provides FIFO with separate load/retrieval aisles.
• Cantilever Rack Storage system for elongated materials with arms extending from vertical columns, providing unobstructed access for storing items of varying lengths like lumber, pipe, and furniture.
• Pick Modules Multi-level work platform systems integrating pallet rack, gravity flow (pallet flow, carton flow, push back), and conveyor for high-volume distribution center operations processing over 100,000 orders daily.
• Steel Mezzanines Custom-engineered industrial work platforms and steel mezzanines that add floor space above existing operations without building expansion, with multi-level configurations available.
• AS/RS Systems Computer-controlled automated storage and retrieval systems operating in narrow aisles (7-foot width), including Unit Load and Mini-Load configurations for high-density warehouse automation.
• Retail Rack Pallet rack and accessories designed for warehouse-style retail stores and home centers, including dividers, tool holders, and bulk storage solutions for awkward product display.
• Pallet Rack Repair Field repair solutions for damaged pallet rack uprights, including bolted and welded repair kits, straight-leg and sloped-leg options that can be installed without unloading the rack.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage space can be increased up to 60% with carton flow systems using minimum 22% less floor space
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers48 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Modern Materials Handling MagazineminorOthersFeatured in Modern Materials Handling Magazine case study covering BRG Sports distribution center with UNARCO Pick Module solution.
• Material Handling Institute / RMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNARCO is a charter member and active participant in the Rack Manufacturers Institute, working with the Material Handling Institute to help create codes and promote safe and effective use of industrial steel storage racks. UNARCO engineers have sat on RMI boards and helped develop ANSI standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mecalux: Spanish-headquartered global parent of Interlake Mecalux; one of the world's largest pallet racking and warehouse automation manufacturers. Same product category (rack, shelving, AS/RS) and global customer base as UNARCO with significantly larger international footprint.
• Ridg-U-Rak: Privately held US pallet rack manufacturer producing structural and roll-formed rack; competes directly in the same industrial rack category with similar distributor-channel model.
• Interlake Mecalux: US operation of Spanish Mecalux; one of the largest North American pallet rack and shelving manufacturers with comparable product breadth (rack, carton flow, pallet flow, AS/RS) and Fortune 500 distribution-center customer base. Closest direct competitor to UNARCO by product mix and channel.
• Nashville Wire: US manufacturer of industrial storage products including pallet rack and wire mesh decking; comparable customer base in distribution, food, and industrial verticals.
• Husky Rack & Wire: US manufacturer of pallet rack, wire decking, and industrial storage products. Closely comparable product focus and channel with overlap in DC and warehouse rack procurement.
• Tennsco: US manufacturer of industrial shelving, pallet rack, and lockers with a broad SMB-to-enterprise customer base. Overlaps with UNARCO in rack and storage product categories, particularly for lighter-duty and retail back-room applications.
• Steel King Industries: US manufacturer of pallet rack, industrial shelving, mezzanines, and protective storage products. Comparable product breadth and customer base across distribution, manufacturing, and retail verticals.
• Frazier Industrial: US pallet rack and engineered storage systems manufacturer with a long-standing distributor network; competes head-to-head with UNARCO in roll-formed and structural rack for DC and industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kardex: Swiss-based global storage and automation solutions provider (Kardex Remstar, Kardex Mlog) covering vertical lift modules and unit-load AS/RS. Broader portfolio than UNARCO but overlapping automated storage category and DC customer base.
• Dematic: Large material handling automation incumbent (owned by KION Group) offering AS/RS, conveyor, sortation, and software. Overlaps with UNARCO at the rack and pick module layer but operates at a much broader portfolio scale and competes at the high end of integrated automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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